KATHMANDU, June 1: Reiterating their long-standing call for amending the country's constitution, Rastriya Janata Party Nepal (RJPN) and Samajbadi Party Nepal (SPN) registered a constitution amendment bill at the Parliament Secretariat on Monday.
General Secretary of the Federal Parliament, Bharat Raj Gautam said that the constitution amendment bill was registered as a private constitution amendment bill late Monday afternoon.
Ensure majority support before tabling amendment: RJPN to govt
RJPN leader Laxman Lal Karna registered the bill while SPN leader Rajendra Shrestha seconded it, according to RJPN leader Keshav Jha.
The two Madhes-based parties' constitution amendment bill comes at a time when the government has presented another constitution amendment bill at parliament for discussion to amend the constitution in a bid to change the country's national emblem as per the changed political map.
